Prophets

While thinking about EM's comment about working Judaism into the IN
canon, an idea struck me. We presently have rules for Soldiers of God
and Soldiers of Hell, with rules in the Marches book regarding a special
kind of Soldier of Hell: the Sorceror. How about a special kind of Soldier
of God: the Prophet?

I'd define a Prophet as a human being who has a rare natural ability to
perceive the Symphony. He doesn't specifically serve an angel as another
Soldier of God might. Instead, his personal vision of the Symphony drives
him, often against his will.

Although a Prophet serves his own vision of the Symphony, angels will
definitely be interested in him and will often appear to help or converse with
him. Some demons will shun him, fearing his power and his special vision.
Others will seek him out -- it's quite a coup to corrupt or destroy a Prophet.

Prophets are more common than you might think. The greatest of them
were founders of religions: Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, Joseph
Smith :-). Most Prophets, though, are just people of unusual charisma
and drive, who turn their talents toward making life better for those around
them.

I haven't worked out the game mechanics of Prophetic abilities yet, but a
little research into the source material should provide some ideas. Also, in
some ways Prophets are the antithesis of Sorcerors. A Sorceror thinks he
is imposing his own Will on demons, but is actually their slave. A Prophet
is a creature of Perception, who submits himself to the will of God but is
actually free to work in the world. Prophets may therefore have some
abilities
that complement or oppose those of Sorcerors.

(Using this idea, we may be able to shed some light on the origins of several
major religions -- including Judaism, which was started and molded by a very
long tradition of Prophecy.)